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Brian & Company

Brian Shactman wakes Connecticut up with all the information you need to start your day. News, weather, traffic and sports plus, interviews with the people making the news each day. It’s the perfect way to start your day informed and entertained – Mornings with Brian & Company 5:30am-9am!
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Episodes

Keeping Everyone In Check

State Rep Eleni Kavros-DeGraw joins us to discuss the pushback on Governor Lamont.

Jul 03, 20259 min

Making a Run for It

Senator Ryan Fazio may be trying to soon be Governor Ryan Fazio. He calls in to discuss the likelihood of him running for Governor of the State of Connecticut

Jul 02, 20259 min

Will the Governor be Primaried?

There's a lot going on nationally, but right here in Connecticut the races may be heating up already for the Governor's mansion. Chris Keating from the Courant talks about the candidates and if Gov Lamont will be Primaried.

Jul 02, 202510 min

The Big Beautiful Bill

Erick Erickson calls in to discuss the latest on the Big Beautiful Bill. Listen to Erick every day here on WTIC from 12-2PM.

Jul 02, 202510 min

A Possible Cut in Benefits

The Commissioner of the CT Department of Social Services Andrea Barton Reeves joins us to answer some questions about the possibility of Medicaid and SNAP benefits being impacted by the federal spending bill.

Jul 01, 202514 min

Tech Tuesday!

Erik Semmel from TAB Computer Systems and Computer Talk With TAB joins us for another week of Tech Tuesday. Advancements in AI, your every day needs.... Erik hits it all!

Jul 01, 202513 min

Baseball in The Capital City

The President of The Hartford Yard Goats Tim Restall stops in to tell some old stories and tell us all the happenings at Dunkin Park.

Jul 01, 20259 min

State of The Capital City

Hartford Mayor Arunan Aralampalam joins us to discuss the city of Hartford and all the things that are being developed and completed.

Jul 01, 202517 min

Is it the same ol same ol?

House Minority Leader Vincent Candelora joins us to discuss the on-going saga of PURA in the state of Connecticut.

Jul 01, 20258 min

CT Business Blend

Greg Bordonaro from the Hartford Business Journal joins us to talk about Electric Boat buying up more property and the future of AI in the state of Connecticut in this week's CT Business Blend.

Jun 30, 20256 min

Blood Shortages

Jonathan DeCasanova from the CT Blood Center is issuing an urgent call for blood donors ahead of the holiday weekend. He tells us how we can all help!

Jun 30, 20256 min

A Camp for Kids in Need

Dominic Mantuano is the Board Director of the CT Burns Care Foundation. He talks about an absolutely free camp for kids who have been burn victims.

Jun 30, 20258 min

Christmas in July

David Sizemore and Marty Landgrebe from The CT Society of Santas join us to talk about the number of great events they do for Christmas in July

Jun 30, 202511 min

Market Check Up

Jill Schlesinger calls in to discuss the stock market and the upcoming jobs report.

Jun 30, 20258 min

DC Check Up

David Lightman checks in from Washington to discuss the Big Beautiful Bill, and the latest out of the Trump Administration.

Jun 27, 20257 min

Skin Safety

Dr Dean George is the Medical Director of Cutaneous Oncology at Hartford Healthcare Cancer Institute. He says with the Sun beaming down now, it is important to know the facts about skin cancer and how to protect yourself from it.

Jun 27, 20257 min

Parks and Beaches

Brian Wilson is The Director of CT State Parks for Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. He calls in to discuss state parks and beaches and the kick off to Summer with July 4th right around the corner.

Jun 27, 20255 min

NASCAR in CT

There is a NASCAR Truck Series Race coming to Lime Rock Park this weekend and the President and CEO of Lime Rock Dicky Riegel calls in to talk about how many people they expect and how this could open the doors for many years to come.

Jun 26, 202510 min

Flights In and Out

Michael Jones is the CEO of The New HVN. He discusses the airport and the convenience of flying with them.

Jun 26, 202510 min

PURA Answers

Ed Mahony from The Courant calls in to discuss the latest on the PURA Controversy.

Jun 26, 202510 min

Shark Sightings at The Beach

David Cochran is the Senior Director of Fish and Invertebrates at Mystic Aquarium. He discusses his job there at the beautiful Mystic Aquarium and if we should be worried of Sharks at the beaches of Connecticut and Rhode Island

Jun 25, 20257 min

Pet Safety in This Heat

Host of Pet Talk here on WTIC and Dr at Bloomfield Animal Hospital, Dr Andrea Dennis discusses your pets in this heat.

Jun 25, 202511 min

Plenty of Things To Do in CT

Everyone always says there's nothing to do in the state of Connecticut.... Couldn't be further from the truth and Rachel Lenda from CT Tourism tells us about things we can do especially when it is this hot outside!

Jun 25, 20258 min

The Republican Side of Things

Vincent Candelora calls in to discuss the Governor Vetoing bills and also comments on the ongoing saga of PURA.

Jun 24, 20257 min

Tech Tuesday

Erik Semmel from TAB Computer Systems and Computer Talk with TAB joins us back in studio for another Tech Tuesday.

Jun 24, 20259 min

More Vetoing Coverage

Mike Cerulli joins us to discuss the vetoing of the bills further.

Jun 24, 20257 min

New Laws in The State of CT

July 1st means new laws in the State. Ken Dixon tells us what they are and also discusses the governor vetoing bills.

Jun 24, 20258 min

Vetoed By The Governor

Governor Ned Lamont joins us to discuss why he Vetoed two bills yesterday.

Jun 24, 20259 min
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